EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 1H 6M
How Justin Newton Came Back From Burnout to Build His Most Profitable Venue Yet
from Make Restaurants Profitable
Justin Newton had it all on paper—multiple venues, awards, a booming reputation—but behind the scenes, he was burned out, emotionally exhausted, and quietly unraveling.In this brutally honest episode, Justin shares what finally broke him, how he got clear on what really matters, and why walking away from two venues helped him build a leaner, stronger, more profitable business than ever before.If you've ever felt trapped by your own success, this is the episode you need.You’ll hear:00:00 – Burnout, identity loss, and feeling like a failure07:00 – The illusion of success (and the cost of keeping up the image)11:30 – Hiding in the kitchen, avoiding leadership, losing purpose18:45 – Selling two venues to save himself—and rebuild stronger23:00 – The mindset shift that made profit (and life) possible again27:30 – Justin’s new model: lean team, tighter margins, more impact33:10 – How to lead when you’ve got nothing left in the tank38:40 – The systems he wishes he built years earlier42:00 – Redefining success: what matters now💡 If you’re tired of pretending everything’s fine and ready to make real change—Book a free call with the Foodie Coaches team: foodiecoaches.com📱 Follow the journey: @foodie_coaches | @tim.kummerfeld
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Justin Newton had it all on paper—multiple venues, awards, a booming reputation—but behind the scenes, he was burned out, emotionally exhausted, and quietly unraveling. In this brutally honest episode, Justin shares what finally broke him, how he got clear on what really matters, and why walking away from two venues helped him build a leaner, stronger, more profitable business than ever before. If you've ever felt trapped by your own success, this is the episode you need. You’ll hear: 00:00 –...
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